Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)

In order to implement successful interventions to decrease challenging behaviors, the function of the behavior (why the behavior occurs) must be investigated and determined

An FBA is the process of gathering and analyzing information about a student’s behavior. It helps educators in three ways: determine whether the education the student is receiving is appropriate, identify positive interventions that will reduce undesirable behavior, and implement ‘good’ behaviors that can replace ‘bad’ responses.

Rating Scales - Questionnaires are given to those who spend a lot of time with the patient and inquire about what they think triggers bad behaviors

Direct Observation - Direct observation of the learner in their natural environment

Structured ABC (Antecedent-Behavior - Consequence) Data Collection - The challenging behavior is defined and data is collected on what occurs in the environment before (antecedent) and after (consequence) the behavior occurs

Recommendations - The assessment concludes with a comprehensive list of recommendations to address prevention of the behavior, skills to teach to provide the individual with replacement behaviors, and management strategies to respond to the ‘bad’ behavior if it happens

School Consultations

We help schools develop a specialized curriculum based on Applied Behavior Analysis methodologies

Independent Educational Evaluation (IEE)

The first step to seeking treatment for yourself or a loved one can be the hardest part of the process and feel very overwhelming. Our entire team, from administrators to clinicians, understand this and are here to help you with the process.